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    Software for Ipod video conversion??

    Can anyone recommend a software that will convert all formats into the proper one that Itunes will recognize and really work? I only come across software that either does convert it but then Itunes won't load it or convert it and in the end it does not show as being on Itunes to load into Ipod...
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    Ok, now i need advice for a pocket camera

    I have been reading the posts here and have not seen what I am looking for in camera selection but I would like to keep it under $200. I am going to Europe on a trip and I would like a decent camera that uses AA batteries and can take good shots at night as well. I guess I need at least 7 + on...
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    Mixing Different Grades To Quiet Lifters?

    I have read here before of people mixing different of grades for their cars and i think i might try it. I have a 90 toyota truck with a rebuilt engine in it and i have a garage full of 10w40 and 20w50 and the truck takes about 5 quarts. What quantities of what grade would you use to achieve...
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    Some pics of my project Fox Body

    Here are some pics of my Fox although it is not done yet. It has taken years to get here as it was totally restored inside and out from top to bottom. There are no extra holes in the engine compartment and the engine is new and painted as well. The wiring harness is new and the wires in the...
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    Oil Change Interval (New Engine)

    I swapped out a tired engine for a rebuilt on my 90 Toyota truck (22 Re) and i need some guidance on break in oil changes with regular non-synthetic oil. I already changed it at about 600 miles with a bigger filter Motorcraft FL1A ( yea i know a Toyota with a Mustang filter) and i put my Fumoto...
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    Which oil viscosity for my rebuilt engine?

    I am having an ATK engine (22 RE) installed in my toyota 4x4 truck and wanted to know what viscocity to use? A call to the company only revealed to me to use whatever the manufacturer would have stated? The original engine lasted almost 17 years (165,000)and believe it or not the engine...
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    Auto rx getting rid of oil burning?

    I am currently into my rinse phase and my oil level has not gone down so i am assuming that the rings are sealing better? Has anyone else had this happen?
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    Change oil when dirty?

    Alright now, how many of you cannot wait several thousand miles and go ahead and change the oil as it is dirty? Do you get a lot of ribbing from your buddies or do they agree with this? I have a 347 (stroked 302) and i was told to change the oil as soon as it gets dirty according to the engine...
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    Valvoline Racing Oil?

    Has anyone ever used it or done any analysis or anything on this type of oil?
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    Valvoline Racing Oil?

    I was told by my engine builder to use the stuff and ithought i would run it by you. He built me a 347 stroker for a weekend driver, not track or daily and will put out about 475-500 horses. He has built numerous engines including off shore boat racing engines and built his own 1200 horsepower...
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    Problems with voltage/alternator?

    Hi guys, I have a problem with my 1990 Toyota pickup concerning the above mentioned subject. every once in a while the brake light oil light comes while driving and then will go out after a few minutes. I placed one of those voltage meters that go in the lighter plug to monitor the voltage...
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    What did you do to see the gunk in you auto rx.

    I am going to drain the auto rx/oil out of my truck and wanted to know if can use a white towel to drain the oil over it? the oil is going from a bucket to one of those low center of gravity oil holders and i wanted to see if there was chunks in the oil. Am i on the right track or are there...
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    when do you change out/flush your fluids?

    I wanted to know how do you determine when to change out your anti freeze? I have seen the little deal that sucks out the fluid and tests it and thought that might be the right way? Do you actually drain out the radiator and then flush and fill or how do you do it?
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    Ok maybe a new question that's not been asked?

    I know to stay away from Fram Filters and now i want to know what oils to stay away from for a regular non diesel car?
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    Source for FL1HP Filters?

    Does anyone here have a source for the Motorcraft FL1HP filters at a good price? The reason for this one is that it is going on a car that i want to keep looking Motocraft for the most part, kind of like a show car.
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    Dumb newbie question......

    I have been doing some reading here and am new to the oil analysis and i have to ask this question. How do you guys get your oil in the Blackstone bottle without making a ________ of a mess and loosing all the oil in the engine??????
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    Formula 88 Degreaser

    Does anyone here use the stuff and if so what is your favorite mixture rate and what do you use it on? Do you add anything other cleaner to the Formula 88 to make it better?
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    Amalie Motor Oil?

    Hi there, I have done a search with no avail to find out if Amalie oil is so so or what? It is on sale at the local store and thought i would pick it up just to have it. It is the nonsynthetic 5w20 or 30 weight oil.
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